Cobra Verde (1987)
Overview
A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival.
Where to watch Cobra Verde
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Fandor, Shout! Factory, Cineverse | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | — | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +3 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +3 |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Draken Film | SF Anytime, TriArt Play | SF Anytime |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Cobra Verde in 7 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Cobra Verde about?
A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival. Cobra Verde is a Adventure, Drama movie, released on 1987-12-03, runtime 111 minutes.
Is Cobra Verde worth watching?
TMDB users rate Cobra Verde 6.9 out of 10 from 172 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Cobra Verde?
In the United States, Cobra Verde streams on Philo, Fandor and Shout! Factory and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Werner Herzog
Cast
- Klaus Kinski as Francisco Manoel da Silva aka Cobra Verde
- King Ampaw as Taparica
- José Lewgoy as Don Octavio Coutinho
- Salvatore Basile as Captain Fraternidade
- Peter Berling as Bernabé
- Guillermo Coronel as Euclides
- Nana Agyefi Kwame II as Bossa Ahadee
- Nana Fedu Abodo as Yovogan
- Kofi Yerenkyi as Bakoko
- Kwesi Fase as Kankpe
- Benito Stefanelli as Pedro Vicente
- Cego Oliveira as Himself
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Sources
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